Mamahalin kita magpakailanman
In Tagalog, the phrase "I love you forever" is expressed as Mamahalin kita magpakailanman.
This phrase is a romantic expression used to tell someone that you will love them for all time.
What does it mean word for word?
The word kita is a unique enclitic that combines the first-person subject (I) and the second-person object (you) into a single word. The word magpakailanman means "forever". It is composed of the prefix mag- and the root kailanman (meaning "whenever" or "at any time"), literally translating to "to last through all times".
Which one should you use?
While magpakailanman refers to forever in a temporal sense, you may also use habambuhay to specifically mean "for a lifetime".
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing that you love someone for a lifetime, you can use the word habambuhay instead of the temporal "forever" provided by magpakailanman.
When do people say it?
In the Philippines, terms like mahal, baby and love are commonly used as intimate terms of endearment.
Did you know?
- The word mahal can mean both 'love' and 'expensive', so saying Mamahalin kita can literally sound like 'I will make you expensive' if the context is lost.
- While Mamahalin kita magpakailanman is romantic, the word kita is a homonym that can also mean 'earnings' or 'profit'.
- The phrase Mamahalin kita uses a specific verb aspect that implies a promise to love someone in the future, rather than just a statement of current feeling.
Examples in context
- Mamahalin kita magpakailanman, mahal ko.I will love you forever, my love.
- Mamahalin kita magpakailanman kahit anong mangyari.I will love you forever no matter what happens.
- Pangako, mamahalin kita magpakailanman.I promise, I will love you forever.
Example conversation
A romantic dinner during an anniversary.
- AngelaSalamat sa pagdating mo rito, Ricardo.Thank you for coming here, Ricardo.
- RicardoPara sa iyo ang lahat, Angela.Everything is for you, Angela.
- AngelaMamahalin kita magpakailanman.I will love you forever.
- RicardoMahal na mahal din kita.I love you very much too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kita, magpakailanman, mamahalin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
